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Tuesday, September 2, 2025 On this day in 1864, the Union Army captured Atlanta, quickening the Confederacy’s fall. We hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend! Today’s edition is a bit shorter … Continue reading Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Monday, July 21, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1861, Francis Bartow was killed at Manassas, the first high-ranking Georgian to die in the Civil War. In Top Stories, we … Continue reading Monday, July 21, 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1988, the Democratic Party held its national convention in Atlanta. Bill Clinton’s lengthy speech drew jeers yet marked his national … Continue reading Sunday, July 20, 2025

Sunday, May 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, the Rolling Stones played a concert in Statesboro. Fresh off their second appearance on the Ed Sullivan show, the … Continue reading Sunday, May 4, 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1816, Montgomery Meigs was born in Augusta. A graduate from West Point, Meigs was loyal to the Union and helped … Continue reading Saturday, May 3, 2025

Sunday, April 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, Coretta Scott King was born. After her 2006 death, the civil rights leader and wife of Martin Luther King … Continue reading Sunday, April 27, 2025

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1815, a rebuilt Christ Church in Savannah was consecrated, an event that marked the first visit of an Episcopal bishop to … Continue reading Saturday, April 26, 2025

Sunday, April 20, 2025 Happy Easter! On this day in 1824, Alfred Colquitt was born in Monroe. His impressive resume includes Ivy League graduate, Mexican War veteran, Confederate general, congressman, … Continue reading Sunday, April 20, 2025

Saturday, April 19, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1979, the azalea became Georgia’s official state wildflower. The Callaway’s were picnicking in 1930 when they came across the flower … Continue reading Saturday, April 19, 2025

SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1854, Lucy Craft Laney was born in Macon. The pioneering African-American educator founded the first school for black children in … Continue reading Sunday, April 13, 2025